PEUGEOT 308 2018 Owners Manual

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Travelling abroad
Cer tain fuels could damage the engine of
your vehicle.
In cer tain countries, the use of a par ticular
fuel may be required (specific octane
rating, specific trade name, etc.) to ensure
correct operation of the engine.
For any additional information, contact a dealer.
Towing device
Load distribution
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000
metres of altitude. Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation be
per formed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Important: for versions equipped with
the motorised tailgate with Hands-Free
Tailgate Access function, if a towing
device other than a genuine PEUGEOT
one is installed, it is imperative to visit
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to recalibrate the detection
system: risk of Hands-Free Tailgate
Access function failure.
Certain driving assistance or
manoeuvring assistance functions are
automatically disabled if an approved
towbar is used. Observe the maximum authorised
towable weight, indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, the
manufacturer's label as well as in the
Technical data
section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (ball joint)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
-

d
eactivate the Hands-Free Tailgate
Access function in advance in your
vehicle's configuration menu,
-

o
r remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate
closed.
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Towbar with quickly
detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towbar system.
Presentation
Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.To know the Technical data
, and, in
particular, the towable weights for your
vehicle, refer to the corresponding
section.
To ensure complete safety while driving
with a Towbar system , refer to the
corresponding section.
Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted,
verifying the follow points:
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t
he green mark on the locking wheel
is in line with the green mark on the
towball,
-
t
he locking wheel is in contact with the
towball (position A ),
-
t
he security key lock is on and the key
removed; the locking wheel can no
longer be operated,
- t he towball must not be able to move
in its carrier; test by shaking it with
your hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach
– accident risk!
1.
Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Connection socket.
4. Safety eye.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking / unlocking wheel.
7. Security key lock.
8. Key reference label. A.
Locked position (the green marks are
opposite each other); the wheel is in
contact with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite
the green mark); the wheel is no longer
in contact with the towball (gap of around
5

m m).
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During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on
the towing device: if it is exceeded, this
device may detach from the vehicle,
which is a serious accident risk.
Check that the trailer lamps work
c o r r e c t l y.
Before setting off, check the adjustment
of the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load
on a towbar-mounted carrier, the towball
must be removed and the protective plug
inserted in the carrier. This measure
applies particularly where the towball
might obscure visibility of the number
plate or its lighting.Fitting the towball
F Below the rear bumper, remove the protective plug 2 from the towball carrier 1 .
F

I
nsert the end of towball 5 into carrier 1 and
push it upwards; the locking will take place
automatically. F

T
he locking wheel 6 turns a quarter of a
turn anti-clockwise; take care to keep your
hands clear!
F

C
heck that the mechanism has correctly
locked in to place (position A ).
F

C
lose the lock 7 using the key.
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Removing the towball
F Always remove the key. The key cannot be removed when the lock is open.
F

C
lip the cap onto the lock.
F

R
emove the protective cover from the
towball.
F

A
ttach the trailer to the towball.
F

A
ttach the cable on the trailer to the safety
eye 4 on the carrier.
F

I
nsert the trailer plug and give it a quarter
turn to connect it to socket 3 of the carrier. F

G
ive a quarter turn and pull the trailer plug
to disconnect it from socket 3 of the carrier.
F

D
etach the cable on the trailer from the
safety eye 4 on the carrier.
F

D
etach the trailer from the towball.
F

R
efit the protective cover to the towball.F

R
emove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key.
F
I
nsert the key into the lock 7.
F

O
pen the lock using the key.
F

H
old towball 5 firmly in one hand; using the
other hand, pull and turn locking wheel 6
fully in a clockwise direction; do not release
the locking wheel.
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Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed
and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.Apply the label provided to a clearly visible
area, close to the carrier or in the boot.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towbar
system.
F

E

xtract the towball from the bottom of its
carrier 1 .
F
R

elease the locking wheel; this automatically
stops in the unlocked position (position B ).
F

R

efit protective plug 2 to carrier 1 .
F

C

arefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined duration of about forty
minutes.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10
minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
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A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f

or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f

or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
Very cold climate screen
(Depending on country of sale.)
Prevents snow from accumulating at the
radiator cooling fan.
This removable device consists of two
elements to be attached to the front bumper. For fitting and removing the screen, it is
recommended that you get in touch with a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
Fitting
Removing
F Offer up the corresponding screen to the
lower grille in the bumper. F

F
irst insert the two lower fixing brackets into
the bumper.
F
T
ilt the screen upwards until the three upper
fixing brackets click into the bumper.
F
C
heck that the unit is firmly held by pressing
its edge.
Repeat these operations for the other screen.
F
I
nsert a finger into the notch in the upper
part of the screen.
F
P
ull towards you to unclip the unit.
Repeat these operations for the other screen.
The very cold climate screen must be
removed:
-
w
hen the exterior temperature exceeds
10°C,
- w hen towing,
-

a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains
improve traction as well as the
behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted to
"space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in
your country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
Original tyre size Maximum link size
215/65


R17 9

mm
225/55


R18 9

mm
205/55


R19 9

mm
235/50


R19
cannot be fitted with chains
For more information on snow chains, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.Fitting roof bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for your
vehicle.
Obser ve the instructions on fitting and
use contained in the guide supplied with
the roof bars.
Fitting on longitudinal bars
The transverse bars must be fixed at the
engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.
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Fitting directly to the roof
Recommendations
Distribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
Lash the load securely.
Drive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
and the stability of the vehicle may be
affected.
On a long journey, check the security of
the load at every stop.
Remove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.Sunroof
Check that the load does not pass below
the roof bars so that it does not impede
the movements of the sunroof.
You must only attach the transverse bars to
the four fixing points located in the roof frame.
These points are concealed by the vehicle
doors when the doors are closed.
The roof bar fixings have a stud which must be
inserted into the opening of each fixing point. Maximum load distributed across the
transverse roof bars, for a load height not
exceeding 40
cm (except bicycle carrier):
80 kg
.
For more information, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the vehicle's anchorage points.
For transporting objects which are longer
than the vehicle, refer to local legislation.
Bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.
The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening of the bonnet when
the left-hand front door is shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
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The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
Opening
F Open the left-hand front door.
F
P
ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
F

L
ift the safety catch and raise the bonnet. F

U
nclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support slot.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, etc.) be limited.
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Engine compartment
This engine example is given for illustration
purposes only.
The positions of the following elements may
change:
-
A
ir filter.
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E
ngine oil dipstick.
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E
ngine oil filler cap.
-
P

riming pump.
-
D

egassing screw.
1. Screenwash fluid tank.
2. Coolant tank.
3. Brake fluid tank.
4. Battery / Fuses.
5. Remote earth point (-).
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r f i l t e r.
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.
10. Priming pump*.
11. Degassing screw*.
The Diesel fuel system operates under
very high pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Petrol engine(s)
Diesel engine(s)
* Depending on engine.
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